20.501—What services can be paid for with Child Assistance funds?
The social services program can use Child Assistance funds to pay for services as shown in the following table.
| Service that can be paid | Conditions that must be met | Maximum payment level |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Room and board at residential care facilities licensed by the tribe or state | There must be no other resources available to pay these costs. See § 20.502 for other conditions that must be met | The state or county residential care rate in the state in which the child resides. |
| (b) Adoption or guardianship subsidies | There must be no other resources available to pay for this service. See § 20.503 for other conditions that must be met | The Bureau's maximum adoption and guardianship payment standard. |
| (c) Short-term homemaker services | There must be no other resources (such as Medicaid) available to pay for this service. Services can be purchased for a maximum of 3 months. See § 20.504 for other conditions that must be met | As approved by the Bureau line officer. |
| (d) Temporary foster care | See § 20.509 for conditions that must be met | The state or county foster care rate in the state in which the child resides. |